Media Localization Startup XL8 Raises USD 7.5m in Series A
US-based machine translation and media localization startup, XL8, raised USD 7.5m at a ca. USD 60m valuation, to develop its product, add generative AI, and expand internationally.
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Shares in ZOO Digital Tumble as Strikes in Hollywood Lead to Significant EBITDA Loss
ZOO Digital forewarns a “significant EBITDA loss” in upcoming H1 results, triggering a drop in share value, as Hollywood strikes take their toll.
Spotify Adds Voice Translation, ALC Recap, Straker Buyback
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Slator Pro Guide: Subtitling and Captioning
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Slator 2023 Language Industry Market Report
The 140-page flagship Slator 2023 Language Industry Market Report features comprehensive market-size and buyer-segment analyses, sales and marketing insights, language tech, and more.
Slator Game Localization Report
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Slator 2022 Language Industry M&A and Funding Report
The Slator 2022 Language Industry M&A and Funding Report provides in-depth summary and analysis of the 62 M&A transactions and 18 startup and tech funding rounds covered by Slator.
Slator Pro Guide: Finding Growth in Adjacent Services
25-page Slator Pro Guide: Finding Growth in Adjacent Services for LSPs helps identify new opportunities for growth. Includes analysis of barriers to entry, synergies, and risks.
Slator Machine Translation Expert-in-the-Loop Report
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Shares in ZOO Digital Tumble as Strikes in Hollywood Lead to Significant EBITDA Loss
ZOO Digital forewarns a “significant EBITDA loss” in upcoming H1 results, triggering a drop in share value, as Hollywood strikes take their toll.
Straker’s Board of Directors Has Had Enough
After a relentless drop in its share price, the board of language service provider Straker is attempting to put in a floor on the company’s stock and announces a buy back.
Google Is Quietly Changing How It Ranks AI-Generated Content (Incl. Machine Translation)
Contradicting posted guidelines regarding the origin and quality of content that gets ranked in its search engine, Google is not penalizing creators for using straight AI or raw machine translation.
Keywords’ Globalize Unit Grows 3% in H1 2023 Despite Market Downturn
Game services giant, Keywords, releases results for the first half of 2023, as its Globalize segment grows by 3% despite media localization market downturn.
Slator Language Industry Buyer Tracker for September 2023
In the September 2023 edition of our buyer tracker, we provide Slator subscribers with a selection of some of the most important changes among buy-side decision-makers.
Language Industry Data and News Briefing September 2023
Language industry’s definitive monthly news and data briefing; key M&A and funding, financial results, hires, company KPIs, product launches, and social media highlights.
Slator Pro Guide: Subtitling and Captioning
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